Is there evidence that the HPV vaccine prevents cancer?
Infectious Diseases Reproductive Health Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes! New evidence released in 2020 showed a dramatically reduced risk of cervical cancer among people who took a quadrivalent HPV vaccine. Risk was *much* lower for those who took the vaccine before age 17. HPV vaccination is recommended at age 11 for all genders. Yes, for girls and boys too! Don’t pass this one …
I just heard about Missed Period Pills – is that really a thing?
Reproductive Health
A: “Missed period pills” are the same medications used for an at-home abortion, but are taken much earlier and without confirming an actual pregnancy. If you are a few days late for a period, it could be due to a very early pregnancy OR to a variety of other things. Stress, illness, and hormonal fluctuations …
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
Health & Wellness Reproductive Health
Mary Kathleen Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Q: Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary? – Debra in Washington A: Everyone with a cervix aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a …
¿Es normal estar muy ansiosa seis meses después de tener un bebé? Todo el mundo me dice que mejorará.
Mental Health Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Sí y no. Cierto grado de adaptación es normal, pero los cambios repentinos en cómo te sientes pueden ser un signo de que estás experimentando un trastorno del estado de ánimo o de ansiedad en el periodo perinatal (a veces denominado trastorno de ansiedad postparto). ¿Así que mucha gente realmente pasa por esto? Por supuesto. …
¡Siempre es importante recordar cuándo y cómo usar un condón!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Puede ayudar a protegerla de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y del embarazo. Cuerpo sano. Mente Sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
When during my cycle can I get pregnant?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive Health
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
Yes! New evidence released in 2020 showed a dramatically reduced risk of cervical cancer among people who took a quadrivalent HPV vaccine. Risk was *much* lower for those who took the vaccine before age 17. HPV vaccination is recommended at age 11 for all genders. Yes, for girls and boys too! Don’t pass this one …
I just heard about Missed Period Pills – is that really a thing?
Reproductive Health
A: “Missed period pills” are the same medications used for an at-home abortion, but are taken much earlier and without confirming an actual pregnancy. If you are a few days late for a period, it could be due to a very early pregnancy OR to a variety of other things. Stress, illness, and hormonal fluctuations …
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
Health & Wellness Reproductive HealthMary Kathleen Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Q: Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary? – Debra in Washington A: Everyone with a cervix aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a …
¿Es normal estar muy ansiosa seis meses después de tener un bebé? Todo el mundo me dice que mejorará.
Mental Health Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Sí y no. Cierto grado de adaptación es normal, pero los cambios repentinos en cómo te sientes pueden ser un signo de que estás experimentando un trastorno del estado de ánimo o de ansiedad en el periodo perinatal (a veces denominado trastorno de ansiedad postparto). ¿Así que mucha gente realmente pasa por esto? Por supuesto. …
¡Siempre es importante recordar cuándo y cómo usar un condón!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Puede ayudar a protegerla de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y del embarazo. Cuerpo sano. Mente Sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
When during my cycle can I get pregnant?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive Health
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
Q: Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary? – Debra in Washington A: Everyone with a cervix aged 21 to 65 years should be screened for cervical cancer every 3-5 years. Screening should use either a Pap test that looks for pre-cancer or cancer cells on the cervix and/or a …
¿Es normal estar muy ansiosa seis meses después de tener un bebé? Todo el mundo me dice que mejorará.
Mental Health Posts en Español Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Sí y no. Cierto grado de adaptación es normal, pero los cambios repentinos en cómo te sientes pueden ser un signo de que estás experimentando un trastorno del estado de ánimo o de ansiedad en el periodo perinatal (a veces denominado trastorno de ansiedad postparto). ¿Así que mucha gente realmente pasa por esto? Por supuesto. …
¡Siempre es importante recordar cuándo y cómo usar un condón!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Puede ayudar a protegerla de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y del embarazo. Cuerpo sano. Mente Sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
When during my cycle can I get pregnant?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive Health
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
Sí y no. Cierto grado de adaptación es normal, pero los cambios repentinos en cómo te sientes pueden ser un signo de que estás experimentando un trastorno del estado de ánimo o de ansiedad en el periodo perinatal (a veces denominado trastorno de ansiedad postparto). ¿Así que mucha gente realmente pasa por esto? Por supuesto. …
¡Siempre es importante recordar cuándo y cómo usar un condón!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Puede ayudar a protegerla de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y del embarazo. Cuerpo sano. Mente Sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
When during my cycle can I get pregnant?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive Health
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
Puede ayudar a protegerla de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual y del embarazo. Cuerpo sano. Mente Sana. Las Nerdy Girls Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
When during my cycle can I get pregnant?
Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive Health
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
A: Most people are in their “fertile window” from about day 10-17 after the first day of their period, but this can vary a LOT. In people not taking hormonal types of birth control, the uterus and ovaries tend to go through a cycle, trying about once a month to get the body pregnant. The …
I want to use an effective method of birth control, but how can I pay for it? It can be expensive!
Reproductive HealthIf you or someone you know is struggling to pay for contraception, there are many options available. The most effective reversible forms of birth control, the IUD and the Implant, can cost from $400-$1300 if you’re paying out of pocket. While they last for years, that up front cost can be tough. Pills, patches, rings, …
Can I get contraception through the mail?
Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
A: Yes! Getting contraception through the mail is a safe and secure alternative to seeking out contraception in person. Getting contraception through the mail is a great alternative to in-person care. It’s easier and faster, especially in areas of the country where women’s health clinics are not widely available. Right now, to get a prescription, …
Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better.
Mental Health Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
A: Yes and no. Some adjustment is normal, but sudden changes in how you feel may be a sign that you are experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder in the perinatal period (sometimes called a PMAD). TL; DR: It is normal to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, fatigue, irritability and other symptoms after you have …
¿Los anticonceptivos hormonales me harán ganar peso?
Health & Wellness Posts en Español Reproductive HealthSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
Las pastillas anticonceptivas probablemente no, pero la vida probablemente sí. Muchas personas que utilizan métodos anticonceptivos hormonales (es decir, pastillas, parches, anillos o inyecciones) afirman haber aumentado de peso. Pero…..resulta que las personas que NO utilizan métodos anticonceptivos también aumentan de peso, ¡en las mismas proporciones! La vida moderna engorda. En grandes revisiones de datos …
